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SA1 16231
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SA1 16231 stands out for a markedly older age profile, with one of the largest retiree communities in the country.
Beyond that, it has very low household incomes and far fewer renters than most areas.
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SA1 16231 is home to 316 people — below average. The median age in SA1 16231 is 69 yrs, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 39 yrs and the national 38 yrs). The most common age structure is Seniors (65+) at 60%, ahead of Older adults (45–64) (20%). People aged 65 and over make up 59.8% of SA1 16231's population, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 17.6% and the national 17.2%).
10.1% of residents in SA1 16231 were born overseas — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 29.3% and the national 27.7%). The most common country of birth is Australia at 83%, ahead of England (2%).
1.6% of residents in SA1 16231 use a language other than English at home — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 26.6% and the national 22.3%). 0.0% of people in SA1 16231 speak English not well or not at all, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.5% and the national 3.4%). The most common language used at home is English only at 94%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
26.6% of people in SA1 16231 report no religion — well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 33.2% and the national 38.9%). The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 69%, ahead of No religion (27%).
13.6% of adults in SA1 16231 hold a bachelor degree or higher — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 27.8% and the national 26.3%). 34.6% of people in SA1 16231 finished Year 12, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.9% and the national 58.8%). The most common highest year of school is Year 10 at 40%, ahead of Year 12 (35%).
The median household income in SA1 16231 is $908 a week — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $1,829 and the national $1,746). Families in SA1 16231 earn a median $1,192 a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of $2,185 and the national $2,120). The most common household income distribution is $650–$1,499 at 45%, ahead of Under $650 (25%). 4.1% of households in SA1 16231 bring in $3,000 or more a week, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.2% and the national 22.6%).
53.8% of residents in SA1 16231 live with a long-term health condition — among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 27.0% and the national 27.7%). 9.8% of residents in SA1 16231 need help with daily activities, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 5.8% and the national 5.8%). The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 27%, ahead of Diabetes (13%). 8.2% of people in SA1 16231 report a mental health condition, around the middle of the range (above the New South Wales average of 8.0% but below the national 8.8%).
20.9% of people in SA1 16231 volunteer — well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 13.0% and the national 14.1%). 31.9% of people in SA1 16231 do 15 or more hours of unpaid housework a week, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 21.2% and the national 20.7%). 9.6% of people in SA1 16231 look after children without pay, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 25.3% and the national 26.3%).
Households in SA1 16231 average 1.9 people — well below average. One-parent families make up 5.6% of families in SA1 16231, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 14.0% and the national 14.1%). The most common family composition is Couples without children at 72%, ahead of Couples with children (23%). 37.1% of households in SA1 16231 are single-person households, well above average (above both the New South Wales average of 25.0% and the national 25.6%).
Renters in SA1 16231 pay a median $398 a week — around the middle of the range (below the New South Wales average of $420 but above the national $375). Homes in SA1 16231 average 0.60 people per bedroom, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 0.90 and the national 0.80). The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned outright at 76%, ahead of Owned with a mortgage (13%). 76.5% of homes in SA1 16231 are owned outright, among the highest in the country (above both the New South Wales average of 31.5% and the national 31.0%).
3.5% of households in SA1 16231 have no car — around the middle of the range (below both the New South Wales average of 9.2% and the national 7.4%). 0.0% of workers in SA1 16231 get to work by public transport, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 2.7% and the national 3.1%). The most common how people get to work is Car (driver) at 85%, ahead of Car (passenger) (4%). 3.8% of workers in SA1 16231 work from home, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 31.0% and the national 21.0%).
30.0% of people in SA1 16231 changed address in the past five years — below average (below both the New South Wales average of 39.9% and the national 40.7%). 0.0% of SA1 16231's residents arrived from overseas within the past five years, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 14.9% and the national 14.5%).
SA1 16231's unemployment rate is 0.0% — among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 4.9% and the national 5.1%). Labour-force participation in SA1 16231 is 27.6%, among the lowest in the country (below both the New South Wales average of 58.7% and the national 61.1%). The most common industries people work in is Education & training at 19%, ahead of Construction (14%). 52.6% of workers in SA1 16231 are employed full-time, well below average (below both the New South Wales average of 58.0% and the national 58.9%).
In SA1 16231, socio-economic advantage (irsad decile) account for 4 — below average. In SA1 16231, education & occupation (ieo decile) account for 3, below average. In SA1 16231, economic resources (ier decile) account for 4, below average.